(guest post by Century Home Improvements) Top Five Ways NOT to Clean Your Downspouts Keeping up with your rain gutters is a must to home maintenance. They may be out of sight and out of mind for most homeowners, but neglecting them can lead to buildup of debris from local vegetation. You may not have […]
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DIY Corian® Backsplashes: Getting Creative with Your Scraps
(guest post courtesy SolidSurface.com) Adding backsplashes to your kitchen, bathroom, or any room in your home can give your living space a boost of color and style. When you choose to craft DIY Corian® backsplashes, you know you’ll be using high-quality materials for your project. This means that you won’t waste time and money […]
Tax Breaks for 2016
Having recently filed my Federal income taxes, I’m now thinking of ways I can pay the U.S. government less of my earnings next year. My guess is that a lot of you are thinking the same thing. When it comes to home improvement, a number of tax credits for residential energy efficiency have been […]
When to Replace and When to Reface Kitchen Cabinet Doors
(guest post by Kevin Morse) Ready to update and remodel a room in your home? If you are like many homeowners, your kitchen is at the top of the list. While a kitchen update may be the perfect project for you to take on over the coming months, what’s standing between you and […]
Fix It In the Mix: Should I Renovate Before Moving Into a New Home?
(guest post by Chan Plett) It’s a familiar situation: you’re browsing your real estate app and up pops the perfect home in the perfect location. The big windows with a nice view, the quiet street, and all the space you need. And—you can’t believe your eyes—it’s an absolute bargain! So you check it out one […]
Choose the Right Fire Pit for Your Home
(guest post by Francesca Holmes) There is nothing like the ambiance of a crackling wood fire or natural gas fireplace any time of the year. Creating a quality, outdoor space that includes a fire pit can not only enhance your enjoyment of your home, but if done professionally, it can also increase your property value. […]
Fall Inspired Window Boxes
(guest post by Mikkie Mills) Oftentimes our homes start to look a little drab as the seasons wear on and your glass doors or barndoor hardware need a little more love and excitement. A great way to dress up your house for fall is to install and arrange autumn-themed window boxes. This is an easy […]
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Using Acrylic Blocks To Bring In The Light, Basement Bath Design idea
One of the issues when doing a basement makeover is light. Since basements are typically below grade, natural light is often hard to come by. However many basements have at least one side that opens to the outside and our basement bath was in need of natural light. One of the ways to accomplish this […]
Adding a Basement Bath Below Grade, What To Do First?
Before beginning any project, you first need to take measurements, accurate measurements. I don’t mean just the length and width, but also the height and if you are working in a basement environment,